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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 2,052.83 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 2,052.83 and 535.70 is: 803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 2,052.83 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/2,052.83 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 2,052.83 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 1,099,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,707.50/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.51

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